If you ever got to see Corea during their holiday celebration, you've also surely seen the beautiful korean girls wearing the traditional korean outfit: Hanbok,
The translation of Hanbok is literally "korean dress" and, even thought it might seem strange to western people, it's currently considered a special occasion outfit, worn during the main holidays (Such as Chuseok, Seollal...).
An Hanbok is made by an upper part and a skirt, tied up by a belt. Originally it was made in solid colour such as blue and white, and was a very simple outfit. The fabric of the Hanbok of rich women was made of luxurious silk or cotton, but other than that the design was the same as the ones of poor girls. During the years the design changed drastically, with people adding rich and extravagant ornament to the fabrics. Now you can mainlyseen Hanboks with bright colors, glitters, flowers and a lot of gold embroidery.
We said that Hanbok it's still worn by girls and women nowadays, and during holidays you can see a lot of korean couples wearing the traditional ensable for a couple photoshoot in the street of Seoul, or more commonly on the Gyeongbokgung. Some korean fashion bloggers are even incorportating the hanbok in daily outfits, changing the traditional skirt with a shorter and modern one.
You don't have to be korean to wear an hanbok! koreans love to share their culture and they will surely appreciate your interest in their culture. If you want to wear one, you're more than free to do so...they might want to take a selfie with you, though. We warned you! Also, some turist spots (like the Seoul Palace) are free for whoever wants to enter wearing an Hanbok.
A good place where to rent an Hanbok is Insadong, the traditional neighborhood of Seoul, but the hot spot of Hanbok Rental is near the Gyeongbokgung, where you can find big sizes too. Take your time and check some stores before deciding where to rent an Hanbok, the longer the rental time, the cheaper the price.
And of course, if you need help or suggestions, you can always ask the manager Danny!
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